Winter Storm information for Tuesday and Wednesday.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night the Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District Board of Trustees swore in AC Christopher Howell. AC Howell grew up in Chicago and has lived in Roselle since 1992. AC Howell has been in the fire service for 36 years. He started his fire service career in Central Stickney in 1983. He has worked at Stickney, Itasca, Roselle where he retired in 2016 after 25 years, and Fox River ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District Responded to a single vehicle accident involving a Pace Bus at 15N269 Reinking Rd. Minor extrication was needed to remove one patient from the bus. Ambulance's 1251 & 1252, Engine 1216 and Chief's 1202 & 1203 responded.
2 patients were transported to Sherman Hospital.... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 17, 2020 voters in the Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum asking for an $8.5 million bond in order to construct two new Fire Stations.

The current Fire District is approximately 50 square miles and has three fire stations, one of which is not staffed.

The two new stations will replace two existing stations in Plato Center ... (Full Story)

Firefighters Roberts, Fabsits and Harkins assisted the Pingree Grove Police in escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Village's Tree Lighting ceremony at the Village's Public Works facility. The children (and adults) talked to the firefighters and "inspected" the fire engine while they waited their turn to talk with Santa.... (Full Story & Photos)